LiontipsPhiladelphia vs Washington. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Sixers started to press on opponent since the first match, which helped them to claim three consecutive victories. Team is looking comfortable in the series against Wizards, but in the last fixture Doc Rivers' lads let themselves slow down a little bit.
Philadelphia showed only half of team's potential, so Washington took advantage of it (122:114). Team wasn't expecting a loss in this game, because there will be more serious opponents up ahead and Sixers need to keep as much energy as possible.
Unfortunately, Phila lost the leader of the team, Joel Embiid, who couldn't finish the last match because of a knee injury. His appearence in the fifth match of the series is under question.
Capital club is still in the game just because of the mental toughness. It helped them to get into the playoffs. Of course, their situation is not great, Wizards lost three games in a row, but battle still goes on.
Washington played great in the last game and recorded an important victory (122:114). Scott Brooks' side got advantage of Joel Embiid's injury and proved their ability to win. Bradley Beal got another great game and scored 27 points.
Wizards will play fifth game of the series on away, which will decrease their chances, especiallt since Sixers are motivated to end the first round as soon as possible. Guests should get ready for a tough game.
Trends
СтавкаPhiladelphia: total over 115.5
Sixers are averaging 122 points per game in the playoffs
СтавкаWashington: total over 109.5
Wizards are averaging 116 points per game
СтавкаTotal of tied quarters - under 0,5
In last five head-to-head games only two quarters ended in a draw
Tip and bets
Washington showed that they are no pushovers in the last game, but that match was held in the capital, now they will have to play at Wells Fargo Center. Doc Rivers' lads have already felt that when they are too overconfident, things start to go wrong for them. Now Philadelphia needs to win and they have everything to achieve that.
Our prediction - Philadelphia 76ers to win with a handicap of (-3.5) points
Wizards improved in the offense recently and claimed a victory right away, so guests are unlikely to change their approach. Sixers are playing great in the offense even without Joel Embiid, so we are expecting to see a high-scoring game.
Our second betting tip - total over 226.5 points
